Sorghum syrup vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Sorghum syrup and Corn syrup
- Sorghum syrup is richer than Corn syrup in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for Manganese from Sorghum syrup is 62% higher.
- Sorghum syrup contains 74 times more Vitamin B6 than Corn syrup. Sorghum syrup contains 0.67mg of Vitamin B6, while Corn syrup contains 0.009mg.
Food types used in this article are Syrups, sorghum and Syrups, corn, dark.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +733.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2172.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +927% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +145.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +925% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +409.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1430% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +70.6% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +809.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1622.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +3395.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +7344.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
74.9 g
Water:
22.7 g
Other:
2.4 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
77.59 g
Water:
22.01 g
Other:
0.4 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +500% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated Fat | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 290kcal | 286kcal |
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| Net carbs | 74.9g | 77.59g |
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| Carbs | 74.9g | 77.59g |
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| Magnesium | 100mg | 8mg |
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| Calcium | 150mg | 18mg |
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| Potassium | 1000mg | 44mg |
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| Iron | 3.8mg | 0.37mg |
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| Sugar | 74.9g | 77.59g |
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| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.053mg |
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| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.04mg |
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| Phosphorus | 56mg | 11mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 155mg |
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| Manganese | 1.53mg | 0.1mg |
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| Selenium | 1.7µg | 2.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.011mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.155mg | 0.009mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.804mg | 0.023mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.67mg | 0.009mg |
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| Choline | 13.3mg | 13.3mg |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
1%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
10%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sorghum syrup is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sorghum syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 147mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sorghum syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is cheaper?
Sorghum syrup is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sorghum syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sorghum syrup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)